GitHub CodeQL vs Precision File Search

GitHub CodeQL plans

• Free for research and open sourceFree
• CodeQL for open source and researchFree
• GitHub Code Security$30 a month
• GitHub Free with CodeQL code scanning—

Precision File Search plans

• Free and open-sourceFree

Pick GitHub CodeQL if…

CodeQL is for developers and security teams who want query-based code analysis in an IDE, CLI, or CI workflow. Its availability depends on supported languages, operating systems, and repository eligibility.

Pick Precision File Search if…

PFS suits people who search and organize substantial local document collections, including researchers, students, developers, legal and business professionals, and writers. It is also intended for users seeking offline file work after the initial model download.